Truman

Truman is both a surname and a given name of English origin. It is used for people, institutions, and geographical features, and appears in popular culture and literature.

Harry S. Truman (1884–1972) was the 33rd president of the United States, serving from 1945 to 1953. He directed U.S. policy at the end of World War II, authorized the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, and led postwar initiatives such as the Truman Doctrine and the Marshall Plan. His presidency helped establish NATO and he oversaw efforts to desegregate the armed forces.

Truman Capote (1924–1984) was an American writer known for works such as Breakfast at Tiffany's (1958) and In Cold Blood (1966). His literary nonfiction and fiction contributed to shaping postwar American literature and culture.

In culture, The Truman Show is a notable reference: a 1998 film directed by Peter Weir about a man who discovers his life is a televised reality.

Several institutions and places bear the name Truman, most prominently the Harry S. Truman Library and Museum in Independence, Missouri; Truman State University in Kirksville, Missouri; and Truman Reservoir (Truman Lake) on the Osage River.